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When providing care during an emergency, which of the following should you do first? -
Answer-Size up the scene.
As the only rescuer on the scene, you are performing CPR on an adult. When
performing chest compressions, how deeply should you compress the chest? - Answer-
At least 2 inches.
You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. Which of the following would
you do first? - Answer-Summon more advanced medical personnel
Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), you should: -
Answer-Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, which of the following is most
appropriate? - Answer-Allowing the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
You are performing CPR on a victim and a second rescuer arrives. Which of the
following is most appropriate for the second rescuer to do first? - Answer-Check to see
whether more advanced medical personnel have been called.
Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you
and the victim from disease transmissions? - Answer-CPR breathing barriers.
You are providing care to a victim who has fallen from a 6-foot ladder The victim is
conscious. Which of the following should you do first? - Answer-Obtain consent from the
victim to provide care.
You notice an unconscious adult who was pulled from the water is taking infrequent
gasps. Which of the following should you do next? - Answer-Give 2 initial ventilations.
If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other, such as with a small child or an
infant, you should: - Answer-Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on
their back.
When performing a primary assessment, you size-up the scene. Which of the following
would you do next? - Answer-Check for responsiveness.
Which of the following statements about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) is most
accurate? - Answer-Two rescuers need to operate the BVM.
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